The newly opened market in the south of the city disturbed many people's hearts. The people who were doing business in the east and west markets were watching and waiting.
Every day, the people who entered the two markets from outside the city began to consider whether they should go to the new market to take a look, mainly because there were many customers.
At the same time, he wanted to see if the rental fee was more than the management fee. If it was less, he could go and take a look.
People who rented shops from others had to pay rent and fixed taxes. They were looking forward to the cost of renting shops in the new market.
Ordinary citizens were there to watch the show and wanted to take a free ride.
Compared to walking a few miles by himself or walking a few miles by car, it was better to take the car.
"Let's go and see if there are any cars. Wait at the bus stop. I'm not going to Xi City today. "
"Let's go together. We're going to buy a lot of things today. We'll go to Xi City to buy them. I'll bring them home myself. We'll go to the market outside to buy them.
"I want to buy a piece of meat and have a good meal at home. Let's go to the market and have a look. I hope it's thick."
In Chang 'an City, the people who were preparing to go to the market early in the morning found a stop to wait. It didn't matter where they went to buy.
A carriage from the market came over and they got on. The three carriages were quickly filled with people. They couldn't add any more because the horses couldn't take it.
Those who didn't board continued to wait for the next bus. A quarter of an hour was a quarter of an hour. It was a good time to chat.
At the same time, tracks were being laid along the city walls from the east and west of the city. Three tracks from the three gates in the east of the city to the Li Family Zhuangzi had already been laid.
Now, the tracks were laid so that the people living in the east and west of the city could directly go from the city gate to the south.
There were still officials and commoners in the south of the city, so they didn't necessarily have to take the Vermillion Bird Avenue to enter the city.
The people who set up stalls in the east and west markets obviously felt that the flow of customers was not as good as before. The vegetable and meat sellers were anxious.
If he couldn't sell it today, he wouldn't be able to keep it until tomorrow.
They could only sell them to restaurants and shops that made cooked food at a low price. Their losses were huge.
East Market. Li Yi and Princess Yongmu strolled through the market together, leaving Wen Tian Lan in charge of the Orchid Pavilion.
"Li Lang, if we can't sell the meat dishes, they will lose money." Princess Yongmu thought that the new market made it difficult for the others today.
"In the afternoon, Zhuangzi will collect the meat dishes that can't be sold and send them to the south of the city to be made into bacon, sausages, and fried meatballs.
Mix bean dregs and flour and fry them until they are fragrant. Add a little salt and they can be stored for a whole day. Then, they can be sold to others at cost price. "
Li Yi said that he was craving the fried meatballs. He hadn't eaten them in a long time.
"They are all pitiful people." Princess Yongmu felt that it was not easy to set up a stall.
"We can't not add a market. Summer is coming, and people from afar have received the news that those without land will have to run to the capital to make a living." Li Yi didn't have any plans for the future.
"That's right. There are too many people, and the supply from the two markets is not enough. There are also many people living in the south of the city. The Ministry of Revenue is building new houses."
Princess Yongmu understood. The two markets were already very crowded in the morning, and everyone wanted to buy vegetables and meat as soon as possible.
Then, it was noon. There were many people who came to eat at noon, and many people didn't even open fire.
The commoners living in the southern part of the city, as well as those who did not have houses to live in the houses allocated by the officials.
The officials went to court, and the family had to prepare dinner.
They could either pay for a ride to the Eastern and Western Cities or walk over.
There was a market in the southern part of the city to satisfy the shopping needs of the surrounding commoners.
"Li Lang, when the time comes, we will need a lot of goods, and the capital will be under a lot of pressure." Princess Yongmu knew a little about the market.
"That's why the 20 counties outside are guiding the raising of poultry and livestock. Shopkeeper Liang and the rest will set up a large-scale pig farm with me.
We will let the commoners in the northern part of the state raise the pigs together. Those who have mountains near their homes will have to work harder and cut more pigweed. The food they save will be their own. "
As Li Yi spoke, he came in front of a pork stall. The butcher was cutting the meat and placing it on the table.
He tried his best to cut the meat as if there was more fat on each piece. This way, it would be easier to sell.
This was the opposite of Li Yi's previous practice of selling pork. In the past, when Li Yi sold pork, he would stick a piece of lean meat on top of the fat meat.
Later on, when there was no more, everyone would look at it themselves and even try it.
The key was that if they were not careful, they would not come again next time. It was not worth it to cheat people and lose a customer.
The pigs now were more fat, and this was the only breed. There was no leanness.
Even so, the commoners still had to choose.
The butcher did not stick a piece of fatty meat on top of the lean meat. He did not dare to. If he did, it would be considered cheating. If there were officials involved, he would be punished badly.
If he was continuously complained about, he would be beaten 80 times.
"This piece of meat is not bad." Li Yi found a good piece of meat. The fat was not thick enough, and there was more lean meat on top.
The commoners did not like to buy this kind of meat.
Li Yi looked at Princess Yongmu: "Wen Tian, do you eat red braised pork?"
"Yes!" Princess Yongmu nodded and swallowed her saliva.
She liked to eat meat, especially the various kinds of meat made by the Li Family Zhuangzi.
It could not be helped. When she was young, Li Longji did not become the Crown Prince. When she was born, she lacked food in the Prince's Mansion.
Li Longji could not eat it on his birthday. Empress Wang's father pawned his leather clothes in exchange for money to make longevity noodles.
Princess Yongmu had a bad habit since then. She could eat a lot of meat. The key was that she did not get fat no matter how much she ate.
"If I buy it now, I will make red braised pork for you when we go back. If you are quick, you can eat it at noon."
Li Yi pointed at the piece of meat as he spoke, indicating for the butcher to string it up with a straw rope.
"I will give you a discount for half a kilogram of meat. I will remove the skin for you and add two big bones." The butcher was happy that someone came up to buy bad meat.
He picked up the knife and was about to skin the meat, saying that he would give something to Ren Baqian.
Li Yi hurriedly stopped him: "Don't. How can I make red braised pork without the skin? Don't remove the pork ribs. Add some meat. I will buy both. "
Li Yi saw the pork ribs again. Now that he was selling pork, he could remove the bones and use them to make soup when he went back.
The liver, lungs, and heart of the pig were also used to make soup.
Pig intestines were not. Pig intestines were very oily. He could take them home and rub them with plant ashes and add some salt to rub them clean.
"How much are the bones?" The butcher was in a dilemma. It was not good to ask for a price.
"2 RMB for half a kilogram and add some meat. How about that?" Li Yi offered a high price.
"You are a noble person. If you say it's okay, then it's okay. I will give you the pig lungs, liver, and heart." The butcher was very happy. The two pieces of pork ribs were quite heavy.
Li Yi was also happy. He liked the Tang dynasty. Pork ribs were not worth much.
The pig's knuckles were worth money, but the pig's legs were not. The pig's head meat could be sold for some money, while the pig's ears were cheap.
The price should be calculated according to the amount of fat. The more fat, the more expensive it was.
After the butcher finished buying, the pig's knuckles were also bought by Li Yi. The butcher also gave him a pig's tail. Both of them felt that they had taken advantage of each other.
Princess Yongmu stood at the side and smiled. It was the first time that she came to buy pork. Interesting.
After the price was paid, Li Yi continued to walk with Princess Yongmu.
A passerby gave them money and took some things.
"Buy some vegetables and mutton. Anyway, they are all cooked. Others can eat a bite. I haven't cooked personally for several days."
Li Yi came to the tofu stall and bought several pieces of tofu.
He used lotus leaves to hold the tofu. Now there were lotus flowers. Otherwise, he could only use bamboo leaves. Or the people who bought the tofu had to bring their own utensils.
Anyway, there was always a way. It was impossible to tie the tofu with a rope, unless he used a rope to weave a small basket.
"Where do we cook? Heavenly World? "Princess Yongmu was in a dilemma again. She did not want to go to Heavenly World.
"Follow me. It's easy to solve." Li Yi pulled Princess Yongmu back and walked to the place that sold cooked food.
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